Description
Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast that combines sweet apples and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or dairy alternative
- 1 medium fresh apple (diced)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: nuts, seeds, or dried fruits
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat while stirring occasionally.
- Once thickened (about 5 minutes), add diced apples, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes until the apples are tender and flavors meld.
- Serve warm in bowls with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Substitute regular oats with steel-cut or instant oats if preferred.
- Enhance flavor by adding nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- For creamier oatmeal, always use milk instead of water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup or 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg